Discipline Notice - John Gibson

License Number: 19407
Member Name: John Gibson
Discipline Detail
Action: Reprimand
Effective Date: 10/1/2021
RPC: 8.4 (i) - Moral Turpitude
Discipline Notice: Order Approving Stipulation
Stipulation
Notice of Reprimand
Description: John Gibson (WSBA No. 19407, admitted 1990) of Seattle, was reprimanded, effective 10/01/2021, by order of the Chief Hearing Officer. Gibson’s conduct violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 8.4(i) (Disregard of Rule of Law).

In relation to his recent convictions for DUI, brandishing a weapon, and malicious mischief/domestic violence, and a pending criminal proceeding, Gibson stipulated to reprimand for repeatedly violating the criminal law and the terms of probation.

Joanne S. Abelson acted as disciplinary counsel. John Gibson represented himself. The online version of Washington State Bar News contains links to the following documents: Order Approving Stipulation; Stipulation to Reprimand; and Notice of Reprimand.


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